Our client, a leading professional services firm, is looking for a Lead Associate – Corporate & Regulatory to join its growing financial services advisory team.

Responsibilities:

Advise clients on optimal corporate structures, including company formations, mergers, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings.
Draft, review, and negotiate transactional and corporate documentation in collaboration with other advisors.
Conduct legal due diligence exercises to identify legal risks and liabilities in transactions.
Undertake legal research and provide guidance on the impact of legislative and regulatory developments.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships by understanding business needs and delivering tailored regulatory solutions.
Assist clients in obtaining licences and regulatory approvals across a variety of regulated sectors, including banking, insurance, investment management, capital markets, and financial instruments.
Contribute to the preparation of articles, publications, and thought leadership content relating to corporate, commercial, financial services, and private client matters.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on transactions involving regulated and authorised entities operating in sectors such as digital assets, fintech, gaming, aviation, maritime, innovation, and finance raising.
Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.
Support clients with compliance matters arising from ongoing supervisory and regulatory processes.
Address specific regulatory issues as they arise and provide practical legal solutions.
Deliver training sessions internally and to clients on corporate and regulatory developments and their impact on the industry.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

MQF Level 6 qualification in Law and a warranted legal practitioner.
1–2 years of experience in a Corporate Officer role or a similar position.
Strong understanding of corporate, commercial, and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in English.
Strong organisational skills, with project management experience considered an asset.
Ability to manage and follow up on multiple tasks through to completion.
Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to work efficiently.
Ability to handle demanding transactions and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within diverse and international teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. ECDL certification will be considered an asset.

Benefits:

Competitive salary package.
Health insurance.
Continuous professional and personal development opportunities through structured learning programmes.
Participation in international development and milestone programmes.
Family-friendly measures promoting work-life balance.
Flexible working hours.
Opportunity to work within a multicultural environment.
Recognition and career progression opportunities.
Annual wellbeing allowance, increasing yearly.
Open-door management culture.
Regular social and team-building activities.
Discounted gym and wellness memberships.
Discounted hotel accommodation rates.
Tuition support for job-related studies and study leave entitlement.
Performance appraisals conducted twice yearly.
Comprehensive induction programme and buddy system.
Donate-as-you-earn initiative.
Career secondment opportunities.

Lead Associate - Corporate & Regulatory (Legal)

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